Europe Norway Norway Guide Things To Do Essentials All Norway Flam, Norway - Overland to Voss on the Flam Railway By Linda Garrison Linda Garrison Linda Paull Garrison is a travel writer who has taken over 150 cruises and spent over 1,100 days at sea. TripSavvy's editorial guidelines Updated on 06/26/19 Share Pin Email TripSavvy / Christopher Larson Flam is located on the Aurlandsfjord, one of the fjords of Norway. Aurlandsfjord is an off-shoot of the longest Norwegian fjord Sognefjord, which stretches inland over 100 miles from the sea. Since the fjords of Norway have depths of up to 4000 feet, even large modern cruise ships can sail inland to quaint villages like Flam.​​ Flam is often included as a cruise ship port of call because of the Flam Railway, which rises almost 3000 feet straight up the mountains to Myrdal, where it links to the Bergen-Oslo Railway. The train ride from Flam to Myrdal takes about an hour and includes 20 tunnels and panoramic views of the Norwegian mountains. Our "Overland to Voss, Tvinde, and Stalheim" tour from the Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas started with a ride on the Flam Railway, followed by a second train to Voss. After lunch and time to explore Voss, we returned to the ship via bus, stopping at the Tvinde Waterfall and the Stalheim Hotel. It was a terrific way to see this part of Norway. Modern steering systems allow large cruise ships to navigate the narrow fjords of Norway. Winding for over 100 miles, Sognefjord is Norway's longest fjord. More Ports on the Fjords of Norway If this virtual tour around Flam has you excited about Norway, you should also check out the ports of Bergen, Alesund and Geiranger. 01 of 35 Norwegian Fjords - Aurlandsfjord near Flam, Norway Linda Garrison The fog hangs low over this fjord of Norway. Isn't it lovely? Continue to 2 of 35 below. 02 of 35 Waterfall - Flam to Voss Railway near the Fjords of Norway Linda Garrison One of the many waterfalls along the route of the Flam Railway. With over 20 tunnels and many vistas such as this one, it is a fantastic ride! Continue to 3 of 35 below. 03 of 35 Village on the Flam Railway Linda Garrison The Flam Railway has 10 stops on the 3000-foot rise from Flam to Myrdal. This village is one of them. Continue to 4 of 35 below. 04 of 35 Flam, Norway on Aurlandsfjord in Western Norway on the Fjords of Norway Linda Garrison View of the small village of Flam on Aurlandsfjord, one of the many fjords of Norway, from the Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas cruise ship. Continue to 5 of 35 below. 05 of 35 Sod Roof Cottage near Flam, Norway Linda Garrison Do you wonder if this small hut/cottage might be a sauna since it has a chimney? Continue to 6 of 35 below. 06 of 35 Flam Railway near Flam, Norway Linda Garrison The Flam Railway train curves around the mountain on the way to Myrdal. This scenic ride is a great way to see the coastal mountains of Norway. Continue to 7 of 35 below. 07 of 35 View from the Flam Railway - Flam to Voss Train Linda Garrison The mountains of Norway are still patched with snow in June. The Flam Railway and the train from Myrdal to Voss feature many views such as this one. Continue to 8 of 35 below. 08 of 35 Flam to Voss Railway near Flam, Norway Linda Garrison View from the train on the way from Flam to the Myrdal junction. Continue to 9 of 35 below. 09 of 35 View from the Train - Flam Railway - Flam to Voss, Norway Linda Garrison This lovely red barn and grazing horse on one side of the train were an interesting contrast to the snowy mountains and lakes on the other side. Continue to 10 of 35 below. 10 of 35 Snow on the Mountains - Flam Railway Linda Garrison The mountain views from the Flam Railway and the train between Myrdal and Voss are beautiful. Continue to 11 of 35 below. 11 of 35 Troll in Voss, Norway Linda Garrison Every photo gallery from Norway has to include a picture of a troll! The "real" trolls are shy and can't be photographed. Continue to 12 of 35 below. 12 of 35 Kjosfossen Waterfall - Flam Railway Linda Garrison The Flam Railway stops at the Kjosfossen Waterfall, which supplies the hydroelectric power for the railroad. The waterfall drops 305 feet. Be sure to look for the "dancing maiden" at the Kjosfossen Waterfall! Continue to 13 of 35 below. 13 of 35 Myrdal Station on the Flam Railway Linda Garrison The Myrdal train station links the 12-mile Flam Railway to the main rail line connecting Oslo and Bergen. Those traveling to Voss from Flam change trains here. Continue to 14 of 35 below. 14 of 35 Downtown Voss, Norway Linda Garrison Voss is a small tourist town on the Bergen-Oslo railway. It's a great place for lunch on a shore excursion from Flam. Continue to 15 of 35 below. 15 of 35 Church in Voss, Norway Linda Garrison Voss is about 39 miles from Flam and features winter skiing and the Voss Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church has 7-foot thick walls. Continue to 16 of 35 below. 16 of 35 Tvinde Waterfall near Voss, Norway Linda Garrison The bus ride from Voss back to Flam stops for a few minutes at the lovely Tvinde Waterfall. Note for ladies - the restroom has a great view of the falls! Continue to 17 of 35 below. 17 of 35 Tvinde Waterfall in Norway Linda Garrison Close-up view of the Tvinde Waterfall near Voss, Norway. Continue to 18 of 35 below. 18 of 35 Vangs Lake in Voss, Norway Linda Garrison The residents of Flam and Voss had a bonfire set up to celebrate the summer solstice. Instead of on the fjord, this bonfire was on Vangs Lake in Voss. Continue to 19 of 35 below. 19 of 35 Countryside near Voss, Norway Linda Garrison This green valley near Voss is a wonderful contrast to the snow-covered mountains nearby. Continue to 20 of 35 below. 20 of 35 View of Naeroy Valley from Stalheim Hotel in Western Norway Linda Garrison The Stalheim Hotel features a marvelous view of the Naeroy Valley. It was difficult to decide which was better--the view or the delicious pastries served at the hotel! Continue to 21 of 35 below. 21 of 35 Sod Roof on Norwegian Hut Linda Garrison Sod roofs always make great photos. This small hut sits on a small lake near Voss. Continue to 22 of 35 below. 22 of 35 Fleischer's Hotel in Voss, Norway Linda Garrison The buffet lunch at Fleischer's is a nice break before taking time to explore the tourist village of Voss. Continue to 23 of 35 below. 23 of 35 Norwegian River near Voss, Norway Linda Garrison This river was near the Tvinde Waterfall. Whitewater canoeing and kayaking are very popular in this part of Norway. Continue to 24 of 35 below. 24 of 35 Peaceful Lake in Norway - Flam Shore Excursion Linda Garrison The bus ride from Voss back to Flam featured views of many lakes such as this one. Continue to 25 of 35 below. 25 of 35 Summer Flowers at Stalheim Hotel in Norway Linda Garrison The cool Norwegian summers lead to bright flowers such as these at the Stalheim Hotel. Continue to 26 of 35 below. 26 of 35 Sniper View of Naeroy Valley from German World War II Bunker at Stalheim Hotel Linda Garrison German soldiers had this view of the Naeroy Valley from one of the bunkers at the Stalheim Hotel. Stalheim first became an overnight stopover in 1647 when the Oslo – Bergen postal route was completed. The Stalheim Hotel was built in 1885 and was occupied by the Germans during World War II. Continue to 27 of 35 below. 27 of 35 German World War II Bunker at the Stalheim Hotel in Norway Linda Garrison Because of its strategic mountaintop location overlooking the Naeroy Valley, Germans occupied the historic Stalheim Hotel during World War II. This bunker is a solemn reminder of the occupation of Norway by Germany during World War II. Continue to 28 of 35 below. 28 of 35 Summer Solstice Bonfire Setup in Flam, Norway Linda Garrison Norwegians light huge bonfires to celebrate the summer solstice--the longest day of the year. The sun is up for about 20 hours in Flam during June. Continue to 29 of 35 below. 29 of 35 Flower Garden in Norway at Stalheim Hotel Linda Garrison Continue to 30 of 35 below. 30 of 35 Hairpin Turns on Stalheims-kleivane, the Steepest Road in Norway Linda Garrison The steep road from the Stalheim Hotel back to Flam includes daring hairpin turns and numerous switchbacks. It's quite exciting when two buses meet! Continue to 31 of 35 below. 31 of 35 Waterfall at Flam, Norway in the Aurlandsfjord Linda Garrison The waterfalls along the fjords of Norway are spectacular. This one was very near the village of Flam on the Aurlandsfjord (off Sognefjord). Continue to 32 of 35 below. 32 of 35 Aurlandsfjord Waterfall near Flam, Norway Linda Garrison This waterfall photo has some surprises! Can you see the kayakers along the bottom of the cliff? Continue to 33 of 35 below. 33 of 35 Fjords of Norway - Sognefjord Linda Garrison Sailing away from Flam along the Sognefjord on the way to the sea. Continue to 34 of 35 below. 34 of 35 Fjords of Norway - Sognefjord Linda Garrison Here's a last view of some of the waterfalls as the Jewel of the Seas sails along the Sognefjord. Continue to 35 of 35 below. 35 of 35 Sognefjord Bridge - Fjords of Norway Linda Garrison Cruise ships feature marvelous views of the Aurlandsfjord and Sognefjord as they sail between the Norwegian Sea and Flam. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit